MT #5

studied byStudied by 4 people
5.0(1)
get a hint
hint

percussion

1 / 66

Tags and Description

67 Terms

1

percussion

a method of tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or small instruments as part of a physical examination.

New cards
2

perforation

a hole that develops through the wall of a body organ

New cards
3

phlebitis

inflammation of the walls of a vein.

New cards
4

phonophobia

fear of sound

New cards
5

photophobia

intolerance to visual light

New cards
6

photosensitivity

sensitivity to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight. Can cause rashes, fever, fatigue, joint pain

New cards
7

placebo

control group with no treatment

New cards
8

polycythemia

a type of blood cancer. It causes your bone marrow to make too many red blood cells

New cards
9

polydipsia

excessive thirst

New cards
10

polyuria

urinating abnormally frequently

New cards
11

posterior

further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end

New cards
12

potency

(strength) amount of a drug that is needed to produce a given effect.

New cards
13

preservative

substance added to a product to inhibit microbial growth

New cards
14

priaprism

prolonged erection of the penis

New cards
15

prodromal

early signs or symptoms of an illness or health problem that appear before the major signs or symptoms start.

New cards
16

Prognosis

The likely outcome or course of a disease; the chance of recovery or recurrence.

New cards
17

prolapse

any body part that has fallen from its normal position in your body. It usually means that the muscles supporting the part have weakened or deteriorated

New cards
18

prophylaxis

action taken to prevent disease

New cards
19

pruritus

itchiness

New cards
20

psychosis

conditions that affect the mind, in which people have trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is not.

New cards
21

purpura

occurs when small blood vessels burst, causing blood to pool under the skin

New cards
22

purulent

discharging pus

New cards
23

pyuria

a condition in which you have high levels of wbc/ pus in your urine

New cards
24

rales

a fine, high-pitched crackling or rattling sound that can occur when you inhale

New cards
25

reflux

associated with GERD : stomach acid moving up the esophagus

New cards
26

regurgitation

the spitting up of food from the esophagus or stomach without nausea or forceful contractions of the abdominal muscles.

New cards
27

relapse

The return of a disease or the signs and symptoms of a disease after a period of improvement

New cards
28

remission

A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a disease

New cards
29

respiratory

a system of organs that are involved in breathing

New cards
30

retinopathy

disease of the retina

New cards
31

rhinitis

inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose, characterized by a runny nose and stuffiness

New cards
32

rhonchi

a low-pitched sound that resembles snoring

New cards
33

sedation

A state of calmness, relaxation, or sleepiness caused by certain drugs.

New cards
34

sepsis

a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection.

New cards
35

sign

a manifestation of disease that the physician perceives

New cards
36

sinusitis

inflammation of the lining of sinuses in the face. It mainly causes pain and too much mucus production.

New cards
37

somnolence

a state of drowsiness or strong desire to fall asleep

New cards
38

sputum

a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract

New cards
39

stenosis

associated with the narrowing of one or more spaces

New cards
40

sternal

relating to the sternum area

New cards
41

stye

a bacterial infection involving one or more of the small glands near the base of your eyelashes. It is similar to a boil or a pimple and is often painful

New cards
42

sublingual

situated or administered under the tongue

New cards
43

subcutaneous

situated or applied under the skin (below dermis)

New cards
44

suppository

form of medicine inserted rectally

New cards
45

symptom

a manifestation of disease apparent to the patient

New cards
46

syncope

fainting

New cards
47

systemic

affecting the entire body

New cards
48

systolic

The blood pressure when the heart is contracting

New cards
49

tachycardia

Rapid beating of the heart

New cards
50

tachyphylaxis

very rapid development of tolerance or immunity to the effects of a drug

New cards
51

tachypnea

rapid breathing

New cards
52

tardive dyskinesia

uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso and/or other body parts

New cards
53

teratogenic

a substance that can cause abnormalities or birth defects in a developing fetus.

include some medications, recreational drugs, tobacco products, chemicals, alcohol

New cards
54

thrombocytopenia

lower-than-normal number of platelets in the blood

New cards
55

thrombocytosis

a high platelet count caused by another disease or condition

New cards
56

thrush

oral yeast infection (oral candidiasis)

New cards
57

tinea

a group of diseases caused by a fungus

ex. ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch

New cards
58

tinnitus

ringing in one or both ears

New cards
59

transdermal

route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution. ex. patches

New cards
60

tympanic

relating to the tympanum (ear)

New cards
61

unilateral

1 side of the body

New cards
62

urticaria

hives

New cards
63

uremia

high levels of urea in the blood

New cards
64

ventilation

The movement of air into and out of the lungs

New cards
65

ventilator

a machine that helps you breathe or breathes for you

New cards
66

vertigo

a sensation of feeling off balance

New cards
67

xerostomia

dry mouth

New cards

Explore top notes

note Note
studied byStudied by 7 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 4 people
Updated ... ago
4.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 7 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 4 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 3 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 143 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 5 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
note Note
studied byStudied by 11562 people
Updated ... ago
4.8 Stars(46)

Explore top flashcards

flashcards Flashcard64 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard88 terms
studied byStudied by 4 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard43 terms
studied byStudied by 17 people
Updated ... ago
4.0 Stars(2)
flashcards Flashcard113 terms
studied byStudied by 66 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard41 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard78 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard37 terms
studied byStudied by 2 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(1)
flashcards Flashcard127 terms
studied byStudied by 75 people
Updated ... ago
5.0 Stars(3)